Events Calendar

Our art therapy groups are a place to express yourself, connect with others, and discover the therapeutic power of creativity. Today's session will be led by Julie, an art therapist intern from George Washington University. To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn't mind possibly getting stained. Meet up: Please meet in the community room at the Waypoint. If you're not a resident, please message the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group so you can be let into the… Read More »Group Art Therapy at the Waypoint 2/1 (In-Person)

Our art therapy groups are a place to express yourself, connect with others, and discover the therapeutic power of creativity. Today's session will be led by art therapist intern, Victoria. To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn't mind possibly getting stained. Meet up: We'll meet in the first floor club room at the Ovation. A key fob is needed to access the building, so please message the Ovation Whatsapp group upon arrival if you're not an… Read More »Group Art Therapy at the Ovation 2/3 (In-Person)

Join us for a weekly virtual meet-up for adults between the age of 18-35. Each week we'll discuss a different topic such as getting out of your comfort zone or learning to work with others. To prepare: All you need is yourself and an open mind to hop online and connect with friends. Meet up: This virtual event is hosted every Monday at 5:00 PM by Social Grace, and registration is free. Be sure to RSVP to receive the Google… Read More »Young Adult Virtual Meetup

This week, we’re reading and discussing Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum. Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox. To prepare: To prepare: You are encouraged to purchase the book, but it is not required since our host (Aoife) will read out loud in the group. Simply register to receive the Zoom… Read More »Social Justice Club 2/3 (Virtual)

Join our Ovation community for an afternoon hangout at Paris Baguette! To prepare: If you'd like to purchase a drink, sandwich, or pastry, be sure to bring a form of payment. You can view their menu in advance here. Meet up: If you want to walk from the Ovation together, please meet in the lobby by 3pm. Or, you can meet us directly at Paris Baguette anytime before 4pm. Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will… Read More »Sip & Socialize 2/4 (In-Person)

Join OSG for a weekly social hour via Zoom! Each week, we'll focus on different themes of conversation, like hobbies, travel, music, goals, and more. To prepare: All you need is yourself, the internet, and an open mind to connect with old and new friends online. Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox. Contact: We… Read More »Cyber Social Hour 2/4 (Virtual)

Our OSG Alexandria community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we're going to Foster's Grille. To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the menu here. Meet up: We'll meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM. Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Alexandria Dinner Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates. Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe winter weather conditions, an announcement… Read More »Alexandria Dinner Club 2/4 (In-person)

Stop by the Arden and enjoy free art making time with art therapist intern, Julie. Open studio is a time to interact with art materials and express yourself through creativity. To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn't mind possibly getting stained. Meet up: We'll meet in the third floor community room at the Arden. A key fob is needed to access the building, so please message the Arden Community Whatsapp group upon arrival if you're not… Read More »Open Art Studio at the Arden 2/4 (In-Person)

Join our Gilliam Place community for a weekly walk and games at Thomas Jefferson Community Center (TJ). All are welcome (no matter where you live)! To prepare: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and feel free to bring balls, frisbees, and other fun, easily transportable equipment. Meet up: You can either meet our walkling group outside the front entrance of Gilliam Place on Lincoln Street at 9am or meet us directly at TJ around 9:15am. If you are running late, please… Read More »Walk to TJ 2/5 (In-Person)

Embark on a literary adventure with OSG friends from Gilliam Place as we visit the Columbia Pike Library! We can read, check out library books, and also sign up for a library card. To prepare: Please dress warmly for the weather and bring your library card if you have one already. Meet up: We'll meet in the lobby of Gilliam Place at 2pm before walking to the Columbia Pike Library together. Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp,… Read More »Trip to the Library 2/5 (In-person)

Join our Queens Court community for a walking tour through the historic and picturesque neighborhood of Georgetown. We'll also stop by Bitty & Beau's, which is a coffee shop run by people with disabilities! To prepare: This activity lasts a couple of hours, so please wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring water and a small snack as needed. Be sure to bring a form of payment if you’d like to purchase something from Bitty & Beau's. You can also check… Read More »Bitty & Beau’s in Georgetown 2/6 (In-person)

The Tech for Independent Living Team at The Arc of Northern Virginia creates free, fully customized, virtual lessons that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to create full inclusion and participation in the community. You can find out more about their newly developed app, Arc2Indpendence, in this online demo. Meet up: This free, virtual event is hosted every first Thursday of the month at noon by the Tech for Independent Living Team. Registration: Click here to register for the… Read More »Tech for Independent Living 2/6 (Virtual)